2023 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23
NOTE:
Either the driver door only or all doors will unlock
when you grab hold of the front driver’s door
handle, depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system
Ú page 133.
All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting.
Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBI K

-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking
a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle,
the Passive Entry system is equipped with an
automatic door unlock feature which will function if
the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
There are three situations that trigger a
FOBIK -

Safe search in any Passive Entry vehicle:
A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry
key fob while a door is open.
A lock request is made by the Passive Entry door
handle while a door is open.
A lock request is made by the door panel switch
while the door is open.
When any of these situations occur, after all open
doors ar
e shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be
executed. If it detects a Passive Entry key fob inside the vehicle and it does not detect any
Passive Entry key fobs outside the vehicle, then the
vehicle will unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE:
The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid
Passi v
e Entry key fob is detected inside the
vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when
any of the following conditions are true:
The doors are manually locked using the door
lock knobs.
Three attempts are made to lock the doors
using the door panel switch and then the doors
are closed.
There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive
Entry
door handle.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
withi n

5 ft (1.5 m) of either front door handle, push
the P a
ssive Entry lock button located on the
outside door handle to lock the vehicle doors and
liftgate.
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

NOTE:
DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing the
door ha n
dle lock button. This could unlock the
door(s).

DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

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24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
After pushing the door handle button, you must
wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using either Passive Entry door
handle. This is done to allow you to check if the
vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle
without the vehicle unlocking.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if the
key fob battery is depleted.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built
into t h

e electronic liftgate release handle. With a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftga

te, push the electronic liftgate release handle
to open.

Liftgate Release/Passive Entry
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5
ft
(1.5 m)

of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry lock
button
located to the right of the electronic liftgate
release handle.
NOTE:
The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will lock the
liftg a
te and the doors. The liftgate unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate release.
Emergency Unlocking Driver Door
If the key fob battery is low or depleted, the
e merge

ncy key can be used to unlock the driver
side door lock cylinder.
To release the emergency key, proceed as follows:

1. S lide the emergency key release button to the
side.

2

. Remove the emergency key from the key fob.
NOTE:
The emergency key can be inserted into the door
lock c y
linder from either direction Ú page 349.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK ON EXIT FEATURE —
I
F EQUIPPED

If Auto Unlock is enabled within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 133, this feature will unlock all the doors
when any door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
a nd in

PARK.
1 — Electronic Liftgate Release Handle
2 — Passive Entry Lock Button
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil -
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
d anger

ous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be severely injured or killed. Chil -
dren should be warned not to touch the
p arki
n

g brake, brake pedal, or the gear
selector. Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition in the ON or
R UN pos

ition. A child could start the vehicle,
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup
may cause them to be severely injured or
killed

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25
DEAD LOCK DEVICE — IF EQUIPPED
The Dead Lock Device is a safety device that
prevents the use of the internal door handles of
the vehicle and the power door lock switch.
This device prevents the doors from opening within
the p a

ssenger compartment.
Arming The Dead Lock Device
The device works on all doors and requires two
pushes of the lock button on the key fob. For
vehicles equipped with Passive Entry, the device
will also work by pushing the lock button on the
driver’s or passenger’s side exterior door
handle.
The arming of the device is indicated by three
flashes of the turn signals.
The device does not operate if one or more
doors are not properly closed.
Disarming The Device
The device will automatically disarm by pushing
the unlock button on the key fob. For vehicles
equipped with Passive Entry, the device will also
disarm by using the driver or passenger Passive
Entry door handle to unlock and open the door.
Placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
CHILD LOCKS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if
the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

Child-Protection Door Lock Location

NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the locked position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
rotate the lock/unlock knob to the unlocked
position, roll down the window, and open the
door with the outside door handle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
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26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued)
STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telesc
oping lever downward (toward the floor). To
tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/
teles c

oping lever upward until fully engaged.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold w e
ather. The heated steering wheel
has only one temperature setting. Once
the heated steering wheel switch has been turned
on, it will stay on for an average of 80 minutes or
more be

fore automatically shutting off. This time
will vary based on environmental temperatures.
The heated steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
warm. The heated steering wheel control button is
located in your vehicle’s touchscreen or on the
instrument panel.
For information on use with the Remote Start
syste m

, see Ú page 19.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the
steering wheel heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or steering wheel covers of any type and mate
-
rial. This may cause the steering wheel heater
to over h

eat.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27
MANUAL FRONT SEATS
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
On models equipped with manual seats, the
adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats,
near the floor.

Manual Seat Adjustment Levers

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move
the se
at forward or rearward. Release the bar once
you have reached the desired position. Then, using
body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Height Adjustment
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered
by using a lever, located on the outboard side of
the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat
height or push downward on the lever to lower the
seat height.
Manual Recline Adjustment
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release
the lever.
MANUAL REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
WARNING!
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2 — Seat Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped)
3 — Recline Lever
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.
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28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Split Rear Seats
The split rear seat has the ability to fold flat which
increases the storage of the rear cargo area.
NOTE:
Prior to folding the rear seat down, it may be
necessary to position the front seat to its
mid-track position. Be sure that the front seats
are fully upright and positioned forward, this will
allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
Prior to folding the rear seat, you must secure
the rear armrest in the upright position.
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply unfolding the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
Cargo Area Enlargement
Folding both sides of the rear seat provides
additional storage in the rear cargo area.
Proceed as follows:

1. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.

2. Mov e

the seat belts to the outboard side of the
seat .
3

. Pull the seatback release lever to fold both sides
of the rear seatbacks completely
forward.
Partial Enlargement Of The Cargo Area
Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area
allows you to carry a single passenger on the right
side of the rear seat, while the enlargement of the
right side allows you to carry two passengers.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped)

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pag e

58.

2. F ully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move
the seat belts to the outboard side of the
seat

and rest them on the seat belt guide.
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or rig
ht rear seatback completely forward.
Rear Seat Release

Seatback Repositioning
NOTE:
If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatb a
ck from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.

1. Move the seat belts to the seat belt guides on the t o

p edge of the seat to ensure the
seatbacks properly latch.

2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they

lock on both the latches. Verify the red
notches are no longer visible on the release
lever. If the red notches are visible, the
seatback is not secure.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more
l ikely

to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
1 — Seat Belt Guide
2 — Seatback Release Lever

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT) —
I
F EQUIPPED

Power Seat Switch

Some models may be equipped with a power
driver
's seat and/or power passenger seat. The
power seat switch and power seat recliner switch
are located on the outboard side of the seat near
the floor. Use the power seat switch to adjust seat
height, angle, or forward/rearward position. Use
the power seat recline switch to adjust the angle of
the seatback.
Forward Or Rearward Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearw a

rd. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached. Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
d
own. P

ull upward or push downward on the seat
switch, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.
Tilt Adjustment
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up
or down .

Pull upward or push downward on the
front of the seat switch and the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Reclining The Seatback
The seatback can be reclined both forward and
rearward. Push the seat recliner switch forward or
rearward. The seatback will move in the direction
of the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.

Power Seat Recliner Switch

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
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30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Power Lumbar Adjustment— If Equipped
Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or
decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch
upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar
support.

Power Lumbar Switch

NOTE:
Power seat adjustments are only allowed when the
ignit i
on is in the ON position, and for about
30 minutes after it is placed in the OFF position.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
The heated seat buttons are located in
your vehicle’s touchscreen or on the
instr u
ment panel.
You can choose between two heating levels:
Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI
setting on.
Press the heated seat button a second time to
turn the LO setting on.
Press the heated seat button a third time to turn
the heating elements off.
If the operator presses the heated seat button a
second
time to turn on the LO setting, the display
will change from HI to LO, and the LO level setting
will turn off automatically after 45 minutes.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will
a utomat

ically switch to LO-level after
approximately 145 minutes of continuous
operati

on. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level
setting will turn off automatically after
approximately 60 minutes.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operat e
.
The timing values may vary the heated seat
settin
gs depending on the outside ambient
temperature.
For information on use with the Remote Start
syste m

, see Ú page 19.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over
-
heated could cause serious burns due to the
i ncrea

sed surface temperature of the seat.